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ATMentors Monthly [march]

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Howdy MentorsThe Spring semester is underway and summer will soon be here!

In this month’s issue of ATMentors Monthly, make sure you read [What’s New with Mentors?] to catch up on our plans for 2011. Also, [Mark Your Calendar] with some dates and events occurring within the next few months.

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[What’s New with Mentors?]Do you know someone that you think would be a great mentor for our Aggies?

E-mail ATMentors@tamu.edu or have them submit the New Mentor Application online at mentors.tamu.edu

Look at the Mark Your Calendar page, we are including helpful workshops/seminars to mention to students. There is also a Mentor Luncheon this month; please rsvp as soon

as possible.

Have a great story about mentoring, testimonial, or just something fun (recipe, good book, etc.) you would like to share with the other mentors? Please email ATMentors@

tamu.edu and tell us about it! It could be featured in a new section of ATMentors Monthly called Mentors Corner!

mentors corner

“Be the change you want to see in the world.” -Ghandi

Book Suggestion.....

100 Ways to Motivate Others Many students that see mentors need motivation to keep them moving or get back on track. This book would be an excellent resource! amazon.com

Welcome NEW Mentors!

Emily Dykes, Academic Advisor, College of GeosciencesSanjeev Bhatia, College of Education and Human DevelopmentCasey Schumacher, Academic Advisor, College of Education and Human Development Jose Vazquez, Student Enhancement Specialist, College of Engineering

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[Tips for March]This section contains hints and resources that will help you while mentoring.

We know how much you love your students for all the wonderful things they do and that you care about their safety. Spring break is right around the corner, and students are already abuzz about their plans for the week. We know they need the time for relaxation and fun. We want all our Aggies to have a fun, safe, and stress free Spring Break. As your students are preparing for Spring Break, remind them to be safe in their adventures. and encourage your students to attend our Safe Spring Break events March �rd-9th. We want all our Aggies to return to Aggieland refreshed and ready to finish out the semester.

SAFE SPRING BREAK: Luau at Mockaritaville! Presented by Alcohol and Drug Education Programs

Thursday, March 3rd Resource Tables ��am-�:�0pm

Koldus and Sbisa

Friday, March 4th H�O Distribution

��:45pm-�amNorthgate Back Porch

Monday, March 7th Grab and Go Breakfast

7:�0am-9:�0amReed Arena Bus Stop

Tuesday, March 8th Educational Activities

��am-�pmAcademic Plaza

Wednesday, March 9th Pool Party �pm-6pm

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Alcohol and Drug Education ProgramsC-��6, ��57 TAMU | College Station, TX 7784�-��57Tel. 979.845.0�80 | Fax. 979.845.6��6http://studentlife.tamu.edu/adep

4Have suggestions, comments, or an addition to the newsletter? Please

e-mail ATMentors@tamu.edu or call 979.845.5826.

[Campus Highlight]Department of Recreational Sports

Spring Break is quickly approaching and many students are trying to get in shape...and fast! Most students want to get in shape to look good, but being healthy is most important.

The mission of the Department of Recreational Sports is to provide quality programs, services and facilities to a diverse Texas A&M Community. We encourage the lifelong pursuit of active, healthy lifestyles, and enhance student development by providing leadership and

employment opportunities.

Spring 2011 Hours at the Student Recreation Center:Monday-Thursday: 6am-12am (midnight)

Friday: 6am-11pm Saturday: 8am-11pm

Sunday: 12pm (noon) - 12am (midnight)

For more information, please contact the Department of Recreational Sports at 979-845-7826 or at http://recsports.tamu.edu

This section contains helpful hints and resources that will help you while mentoring.

March 9: Study Success Strategies 1:50pm-2:50pm, Cain Hall B103 http://amplify.tamu.edu

March 14-18 Spring Break

March 23: ATMentor Luncheon Presenter: Student Counseling Services 12-1pm Cain POD, B-111 RSVP to atmentors@tamu.edu by March 21

March 23: “I got the job, now what?” 4pm-5pm, Rudder Tower 410 Career Center, 979-845-5139

[Mark Your Calendar]Important Dates & Events